Speckled Sharpshooter
Paraulacizes irrorata
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hemiptera
- Suborder: Auchenorrhyncha
- Infraorder: Cicadomorpha
- Superfamily: Membracoidea
- Family: Cicadellidae
- Subfamily: Cicadellinae
- Tribe: Proconiini
- Genus: Paraulacizes
- Species: irrorata
Pronunciation
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Summary
Paraulacizes irrorata, commonly known as the speckled sharpshooter, is a species in the Cicadellidae family. It is notable for its speckled appearance and its interactions with various host plants. This sharpshooter is important for understanding ecological dynamics and may be involved in plant health issues due to its feeding habits.
Physical Characteristics
Approximately 12 mm in length; characterized by a hairy face and short hind legs.
Identification Tips
Look for the speckled appearance and the distinctive hairy face.
Habitat
Primarily found in areas where host plants of the Asteraceae and Poaceae families are abundant.
Distribution
Eastern United States and southeastern Ontario to Mexico.
Diet
Feeds on the sap of various host plants, including species from the Asteraceae and Poaceae families.
Life Cycle
Overwinters as adults and lays eggs in spring.
Reproduction
Lays eggs in woody twigs, stems, or petioles.
Ecosystem Role
Plays a role in the ecosystem as a sap-sucking herbivore and may affect plant health and growth.
Collecting Methods
- Sweep netting
- Beating
- Trapping
Preservation Methods
- Ethanol
- Pinning
- Drying
Tags
- Cicadellidae
- Speckled Sharpshooter
- Paraulacizes irrorata
- Insecta
- Hemiptera